Managing herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.
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Treatment strategies for herpes zoster infection include limiting viral replication with anti-infective agents as well as limiting associated acute and chronic neuropathic pain with a variety of analgesics. The author outlines currently available pharmacotherapeutic options, from first-line (eg, anti-infective agents, tricyclic antidepressants, anticonvulsants, opioid analgesics, and topical agents) through adjuvant treatments (eg, oral corticosteroids). A summary of adverse event profiles is provided for each medication. Vaccination is recommended as a preventive measure.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
دوره 109 6 Suppl 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2009